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Gear That Goes the Distance
Tested by riders on the Tour Divide, Silk Road Mountain Race, and beyond. Every recommendation earns its weight.
The right bike changes everything.
Bikepacking bikes need to balance load-carrying capacity, comfort over long days, and durability on rough terrain. These are the machines riders trust on multi-week expeditions.
Kinesis Tripster AT
Editor's PickMade in the UK, the Tripster AT is a versatile adventure bike with 700c or 650b wheel compatibility, rack mounts, and a geometry built for loaded touring on gravel and rough roads.
Surly Long Haul Trucker
Best ValueA legendary steel tourer available from UK dealers nationwide. Bombproof chromoly frame, 26-inch wheels, and full rack and mudguard mounts — built for the long haul across Britain and beyond.
Genesis Croix de Fer 20
Steel ClassicA British brand favourite. Reynolds 725 steel frame, 700c x 40mm tyre clearance, and full mudguard and rack mounts. Ideal for UK lanes, bridleways, and multi-day bikepacking routes.
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62 Countries.
One Obsession.
We rank countries across terrain variety, infrastructure, and wilderness factor — the three things that actually determine whether a trip is memorable or just long.
Top Route
Shimanami Kaido & Shikoku Circuit
Routes
48
Japan
AsiaBest season: Apr–Jun / Sep–Nov
World-class convenience stores every 20km. Vending machines in the mountains. The ultimate supported adventure — hot food and dry socks always within reach.
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BikepackHub's Japan guide was the single most useful thing I read before my Hokkaido trip. The convenience store resupply strategy alone saved the ride on day 4 when I was 80km from any town.
Marcus Hellström
Stockholm, Sweden
Hokkaido Wilderness Circuit
1,240 km in 12 days
I used the Tour Divide gear list as my starting point and it was spot-on. Cut 2kg off my setup compared to what I had before. Finished 4 days faster than my target time.
Priya Venkataraman
Bangalore, India
Tour Divide — Southbound
4,418 km in 22 days
The Kyrgyzstan route notes were written by someone who actually suffered through those passes. Not marketing copy. The warning about the Ala-Bel descent in wet conditions was exactly right.
Tom O'Brien
Dublin, Ireland
Silk Road Mountain Race
1,700 km in 16 days
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